What happened to Drawpinion Dump?

[@bookshop7337]

It's probably cliche to put this under a video about a creator's burnout, but gosh it's good to have you back. Even if this is the last video you post this decade, it is wonderful to have this update. Burnout can be so rough, and we all came to this channel because of your thoughts and your creativity, not because of the impossible standards or tight upload schedules you set for yourself. It is more than all right to take every second of time you need without worrying about doing things right, to do things at your pace so you can avoid pushing too fast. I hope the number of people who immediately jumped to watch this video demonstrates some of that; you vanished for ages and things were all right. We're just grateful for every video you put out because, much like you, this is just the type of stuff we love watching. And you are really good at it. Thank you for bringing your self and your style to us all, for being open about your struggles (because by the gods it felt like you were reading off the script of my own experiences with burnout), and I can't wait to watch however much or little your post in the future... at *your* pace

[@DrawpinionDump]

thank you so much for these incredibly kind words!

[@liquidmeme6019]

this might be a bummer topic but it's a super important topic. Recognizing what is and isn't actually your fault is a much needed skill for everyone and I'm glad you're talking about it. Excited for the Brave Little Toaster video. I hope you have a pleasant day today. Be Kind, Be Patient and Stay Curious.

[@cthulhucy]

I’m glad to see you’re still around, hoping you’re okay!

[@temmie_ee]

OH MY GOD! NEW VIDEO FROM DRAWPINATION DUMP! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! but seriously now, I missed hearing your voice so much and i hope you have been doing well :) Edit from after watching from the full video: I'm happy you are ok! We all understand the feeling of burnout of some sorts at some point when we experience for the first time, but, just like you said, you are not alone! We completely understand your need for a break and I hope that you have a nice rest! Just take it easy ok? Love your videos!

[@kudo151]

I know burnout is rough, I hope you're alright! Thank you for the update, it's appreciated

[@ivanbarrena1545]

As someone who's been obsessed with your videos from the moment I found your channel: please do take care of your brain; we don't want your content if you're not feeling good while making it 🙏 Do as little or as much as you feel like making and we will cherish it!

[@bookshop7337]

Oh my gosh I was just recommending your essay on Robots to someone last night, and then you upload the next day! Can't wait to watch this, and hope things are going well for you.

[@marseafish]

It's good to just know that you're alive, burnout really sucks

[@UnrealMisterD]

So glad to hear you are still here and still around! Don't feel any rush to upload more, we'll be here whenever the next video comes!

[@Dxuser5]

You don't have to do content for other people, what is most important is your own mental health. Hope you have a good day, and hopefully you do post another video after this. If not, it's fine, you've done enough already :D

[@amaras.4500]

Burnout sucks fam. Depression super sucks. It's hard and you're strong for making this video. Thank you for telling us what's up and please please continue to take care of yourself. We're still here, whenever you're ready to come back.

[@lol.exclkl]

I miss you ;-;

[@Osirextherextwinsmrexkrexrex15]

Thank you so much for talking about this your videos have inspired me as a person and take all the time you need

[@JackRackam]

Relatable

[@zainmudassir2964]

Indeed. Love your vids

[@nuclearw0rmzz]

as someone who just FINALLY got started with video essays after a year of really wanting to do it, i saw so much of myself in this video. i'm so glad to see you're doing better and look forward to what you do next! also i feel the whole "THE video" thing, mine is talking about the religious subtext of robots. i can't die happy until i make that video.

[@DrawpinionDump]

Here's to hoping we all get to make "THE video" someday! o//

[@uncivilizedelk]

I relate to much of what you spoke about in this video to an extreme degree. Wishing you the best.

[@willow_rosie]

Honestly, im just happy you're alive at all... Seriously I loved(!) your videos btw💕

[@beachballssideaccount]

Hard to believe it's been nearly 3 years since I got into your channel because of your analysis on Moominvalley (which has been my special interest since I first watched those videos) and I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed s3! Welcome back, and I hope things get better after the burnout.

[@sprucemoose5056]

I will for ever be thankful for you and your channel because your videos on the moomins got me into the franchise. I even spent the first 97 days of last year watching one episode of the 90s anime a day. Take care in all that you do. 👍

[@aibhlinnbott5799]

I’ve always loved your videos ❤ I hope you know that your fans are here to support you and I hope you feel better soon ^.^

[@clochard4074]

Thank you for sharing your story. I feel like there is always a big pressure to pursue productivity and arbitrary goals and calling them "success" while forgetting about self-care and self-worth. I hope you'll get all the rest you need and absolutely deserve.

[@avishaishitrit6371]

I remember watching you. I remember over summer vacation, visiting some family abroad, I had a lot of time to waste and little things to do so I started listening to video essays and fell in love with them. Then, then I found you, a chill smooth voice with relaxing music and a lovely sense of humor, I couldn't wish for something better! Binged it all, but still had cravings so I started watching the streams, I AM SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE MOST LOVELY GROUP OF PEOPLE I EVER MET! So dear Drawpinion, that toaster will wait for you, take your time, we'll always be here to watch it, maybe not this year, maybe not even this decade, but I promise to smash the like button! And dear you, the person reading this, if you are going through hardship its gonna be ok, grab some hot cocoa, a warm blanket and I promise you, it might take a while but everything will be fine by the end!

[@wholucy]

que bom que vc voltou AAAAAAA amo seu canal. entendo seu sentimento sobre esse grande cenário (que não é positivo) eu tento não pensar nessas coisas mas as vezes é impossível msm, torcendo pelo crescimento do canal e quando estiver pronta pra postar os vídeos que tem planejados, estaremos aqui 🫴✨ p.s.: os marcadores magic color!!

[@golgarisoul]

Huh. I did always get Brave Little Toaster vibes from your channel. Nice.

[@RowanWiccae]

would love to see more about moomin valley, ur artwork is super cute and u make great analysis videos and I'm learning a lot from ya :)

[@izanblancoqureshy]

It's incredible how calming art is - in times like this during struggles with mental health, I always escape to art - it's just such a break and so relaxing. Glad to hear from u after so long- it was ur videos that convinced me to check out moominvalley (which quickly became my favorite series EVER) and just the knowledge that you're doing well is good news to me :)

[@DarkMaguini]

I recently meticulously went through all of my subscriptions to see whose videos I was or was no longer interested in, frankly it made my day to rediscover your channel

[@karenwantsmanager]

Ahh I'm super happy that you are now posting again!

[@fairiesandlillies3471]

It dosent realy matter whan you come back to us, ill keep coming back to you 😉❤️

[@nar_aspan]

as someone whos having burnout for a while now i understand so much 😭 thank you for talking about it, you’re my favorite yt creator and i absolutely love ur videos :>

[@PrincessFelicie]

No worries! I got burnout on my personal creative projects these past few years so I get it. Glad to see you back now or whenever your next video is :)

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

_(Too long, didn't watch, it's 12:30am right now. Might watch later.)_ Take your time, slow heal. We will await your healthy return, as patient as a Minecraft Dog. Take care, and thank you for all your words of care you said to us in this video. The care, respect, and empathy we have for each other is mutual, so do what you need to do in peace, knowing that it's okay. Great days, DD! ✌️😁✨

[@littlescavengercoyote173]

I'm going through something similar. It's rough, but i learned that you can't get through it without taking care of yourself. Take all the time you need!

[@LiveWire937]

I'm just so glad you're alive

[@devilledeggmuncher]

Welcome back! I've been wondering where you went, I'm excited for the content in the future. For now, good luck resting up!

[@shido-3-910]

I haven't started watching the video yet but can i just say I AM SOOO HAPPY YOU'RE BACKKK every now and then i rewatch your videos!! They're very entertaining

[@randomkirakira9796]

Thank you for the update. I love watching your videos. I feel ya on burnout. I'm currently facing burnout now with university and being an art major. I felt very tired after my classes bcs of the tight deadlines and I felt that I mostly rush on my art projects bcs of it. I don't go out besides going to school bcs I just slept the whole day in my room in my days off bcs of how tired I am. It sucks I wanna do cool personal art projects but I can't do it bcs how busy and burnout I am with school. Anyway, sorry for the rant. I hope you have a nice day and we'll be around when you post at your own pace. Thank you so much.

[@benjaminfenty8745]

Mental health is important. Always take care of yourself

[@arenmations]

Thank you for the update. MOST importantly though we all hope you’re doing okay and/or doing what makes you feel mentally healthy etc. you deserve it.

[@alext5885]

i was just thinking about you videos last night, thank you for the update!

[@aulusagerius8540]

I followed you on Twitter, so at least I knew you were still alive. Burnout sucks though. Hope you can find your passion again, us fans can wait ☺️

[@lemon_956]

Glad to see you’re okay!! Your videos were always the best. It’s sad to hear that you were so overwhelmed at that time. If you do come back please remember to take break and put you first.

[@ireallywannasleep3737]

Omg I literally checked ur channel yesterday cause I missed you!

[@little.prince]

Even though you may think this video is a bummer, it was so lovely to just hear your voice again. Thank you for coming back, I hope you are taking care of yourself and will be fully back soon ❤

[@RomulanCommander]

I was just wondering this yesterday! I'm only just coming out of a long period of burnout myself, and it's definitely a process that needs time. I hope all goes well for you!

[@Fyrsiel]

I am so glad I subscribed to this channel so long back. It'll be a lovely surprise if/when a new video pops up sometime in the future! The Brave Little Toaster is an awesome topic; I hope you're able to have fun with that one while making it! Also, LOVE that artwork where you did the background and cut the other piece to paste over it. Also love all the digitization over the laptop piece!

[@RedMagius]

Being a creative with an audience, no matter the size, is a real double edged sword. It's great when you're able to produce your art and ride that validation, but when you're burned out and struggling, those eyes, those expectations weighing on you to Make The Next Thing, can make it even worse. Feeling like you owe other people your art on a timely schedule is crushing when you're in that slump. I follow you on Twitter so I knew you were okay, but I'm glad you were able to make this video talking about your burnout. Your videos were always a delight, I thought they were calming, interesting, and funny, no matter what the subject was, so I'll still be here when you have the strength to pick them back up again. Take your time, and be kind to yourself.

[@yoshs702]

It's great to see you back and doing well! Hope to see you uploading again once you're ready. Cheers.

[@FrankiKaye]

Saying stuff we're all thinking and feeling right along with you, stressed in solidarity. I missed seeing your videos, and your Moomin series is my go-to after a really hard day. I'm glad to see an update from you again, but I hope you take all the time and aid you need to bring yourself back up to level 1... try not to push yourself too much to get higher too quickly. The hole take a lot out of a person. Feel better, be safe.

[@Pinkywinkykinky]

I missed that asmr voice of yours, and I'll wait patiently to hear it again ❤

[@newblood4094]

(just finished the video) Ah... I figured you were having burnout issues. I'm sorry you felt pressured to preform like that. You know, I like your videos a lot. A lot of the time I fall asleep to your videos because your voice is so soothing and you just speak with a lot of love and fun in your voice. If you never upload another video, I hope you don't take them down. I don't know what I'd listen to when I'm trying to sleep at night.

[@sugarnova3331]

I have loved every single video I have watched from you and whether I have to wait days, weeks, months, or years I will be right here to watch any video you make. Take all the time you could ever need and me and so many other viewers will wait patently until you're ready. It's okay for anyone to feel burnout and it's important to let people who feel it rest until they can do what they do again. To whoever may be reading this comment just know it's okay to take a break. It's okay to not feel like creating. It's okay to step back and just stop for a while. I hope whoever read all this has a fantastic day and I wish you the best

[@rowanfroese8577]

Great to have you back!!

[@moonlover594]

Alright, time to rewatch all your videos! I've missed you so much! Hopefully you'll feel better and take your time!!

[@skatemetrix]

If it's something physical fair enough and if what you are describing is chronic fatigue that's a tough one. But it's something personal or an issue with being creative and artistic, I will give you the brutal honest truth about burnout and all these youtuber's describing burnout: it's because they have no true love for something creative or they are creating stuff which they know is meaningless. O yes it will entertain, it will amuse and it will pass the time- but true creativity and true artistry is hard work which drains the body and the mind. True art is about revealing something in this world or describing something about God's creation. It's about going in deep and getting lost in the sauce, it's about practice and getting good at something. If you go into because of infatuation or emulation of others it will start feeling empty and meaningless. The views, the popularity and the money are feel good factors, but the truer one is to oneself the quicker one feels emptiness, dissatisfaction and burnout with being creative. Calling youtubers creative or even being called "content creators" is one of the best jokes going, believe me the creative side of KZbin died out sometime in the 2010s, and its heyday was the 2000s. The Wild West of KZbin has been tamed and the number of truly creative KZbin channels, which either bring something new to the table or really make you think, can be counted by the fingers of your hands. I will also say this: create something when you hate it and when you think it's not right. If it's popular and rakes in the views just keep going. Creativity is a throw-something-into-the-wall-until-it-sticks approach but if you get more views and more money who cares if the quality varies? Sometimes you will hit a winning streak or hit the motherlode. If there is unfinished business and you want to create more videos then keeping going- you can always return to older videos later and make it better. Besides if the channel really did take off and that sweet, sweet ad-revenue and patreon donations came trickling in, that's more money to pay for bills, to buy stuff, heck to buy a new house or to get so much you can retire on it. Monetary security is peace of mind and may even help that fatigue of yours. Finally stop worrying about climate change and all these analytical fears- nuclear weapons are ready and waiting to wipe out America, Europe and Russia ever since the 1950s, a powerful solar storm could knock out the electrical grid and we go into Mad Max territory, the debt market blows up and hyperinflation and mass unemployment occurs, a virus could spread that kills hundreds of millions of people, etc. etc. etc. The time to fear such big things is when they happen- so why cripple oneself with fear or fret over the morality of it all. Live, make videos, and worry more about the harm one does to oneself and others. Live!

[@angelofmusic1992]

Take all the time you need, burnout is no fun. I'll look forward to seeing a Brave Little Toaster video from you someday though, if you ever make it. It's one of my favorite movies.

[@DrawpinionDump]

glad to see other toaster fans up and living! :D

[@ccherry.berryy]

I’m very much in a similar boat when it comes to making art, I did a storyboarding course a month ago that kinda shot my creative abilities because I’m not as proud as I thought I’d be with the result, so I feel like I have to be constantly bettering myself at a break neck pace and it’s just not fun anymore. I hope that your doing well tho and I’m exited for you to come back whenever that may be💛

[@dzrmgkva]

Thanks for your Barbie and 12 4eva vids, your videos made my last year. Hope you get better, even if you stop being youtuber.

[@CroissantMoon]

love all your stuff, hope you feel good soon!

[@Delta_QD]

thats crazy, just a little bit ago I was wondering where you were at. Thanks for letting us know what's going on, we appreciate hearing from you!

[@asummersdale]

Glad to see a video from you again! I hope you're doing well :)

[@mayhoinville9687]

🎀 This video was definitely incredibly comforting to me. It's important to remember not to blame ourselves when we suffer burnout. While there are steps we can take to improve our mental health and keep up with creativity at a healthy pace, that doesn't mean that we're failures if we struggle to keep that healthy balance. Society wants us to work and work and work some more, and it's a HEFTY struggle to keep oneself alive, let alone pursue one's creative passions and not desperately overwork ourselves in said passions in an attempt to escape the neverending grind of capitalism. Point is, you're doing the best you can, don't pressure yourself too much. I struggle with that a fair bit myself. I've lucked out and have a friend who's willing to let me crash with them while I pursue my passions, so I'm trying to save up and get ready to move in with them as soon as possible. Not everyone is that lucky.

[@quoth128]

Yo, you don't owe me shit. I just missed you is all. But now that I know you just need rest, I completely understand. I know you're not my friend, but I care about you and love seeing your work. So as long as you're healthy, I'm happy for you. Take care.

[@thenatural1278]

I deal with burnout by doing a complete 180 and do something different. Hope you're doing better and come back soon cause your video style is great

[@Rexdrinkredbull]

I'm glad you're willing to come back after some time away - your wellbeing will always be the most important thing. I look forward to seeing your videos return in the future.

[@johanandersson8252]

I’m the same as you with being Overthinking stuff and self conscious it can be a bitc* sometimes. Do you take rests, something relaxing or like i do. traveling to a place and explore nature a bit.

[@SilverLion09]

I went through a burnout because of the creative job and man if it isn't hard to just move around in that state. There is actually only one cure for it: lowering your expectations until you meet them. Burnput happens when you expend energy without a reward (wage, satisfaction etc) So today to do: laundry. And you are right about this being a global problem. Jee, what about constatly being pushed to the maximum at school and workspace, productivity gurus everywhere, wake up at 4 a.m. gang... Just chill and it also helps to cut down social media. It was good hearing you, I wish you all the best and please, work in your own time and don't worry!

[@technopoptart]

so i needed a minute to get my words sorted out and while i think i might not have everything in order i think i can at least articulate enough for you to get the gist of it so what you do is you make room for people to breathe. you find the little spaces inbetween things and widen them so others have room to mull over and unpack their feelings and that is a super hard job. it is not a surprise that you have so much desire(you are an artist, art is your passion) in you to do this kind of hard work and even less of a surprise that your body gave out before your heart did(you are a human). you live in a culture that demonises rest(real rest not just trading hard labour for moderate labour) more than any other thing and rewards squeezing oneself absolutely dry as fast as possible. it will take time to refill yourself and you may not come away from this without permanent scarring but that is ok. you take all that you need to rest and to heal the best you can even if that means you'll be making that toaster video in 2033. also as that word of encouragement; you personally gave me room to look at the space between Good Art and Bad Art to see the value in small piddling things that were never aimed to be the best of its sort and never failed so hard as to be a warning, the general work-horses of art that served a need and said some things worth listening to and bowing out when it was done. i find myself with more grace for things(not just movies) that i didn't have before because you helped give me the space to exist in it for a while. thankyou

[@kimberlybogert7031]

Just wanta say I can relate some on burnout and being stunk in your head over thinking on things..that kinda why I'm not posting much art right now and trying to focse on my mental health too.

[@biscuitporkasmealchoice6741]

As someone is who currently very burned out from taking too many credits this semester, this video hits really hard. I'm glad for the update though! Your voice is always very soothing to me. I hope you start feeling better if even only a little bit

[@FFTSPUAMA]

Just glad your back

[@rougestarlight4308]

You're alive 🥺

[@PinkyDoggy]

It was great hearing you again even for an update. Do rest easy. It's very normal and human to need a break.

[@MordredPendragon7997]

Happy to hear that you're doing okay. When or if you decide to post again I'll be here for it. Hope you keep doing well.

[@HenryKathman]

I’ve been somewhat in the same camp right now. About every year, I go through a period where I have a dry spell in my videos, as I often become too busy with my other work and responsibilities to not focus on videos. I’m also trying to be kind to myself about it, but I can definitely relate to that feeling of being just so tired every time I sit down to work on video stuff. Even though I am also relatively small potatoes on this platform, I don’t like the idea that this is just some hobby or side hustle. Like you, I make the stuff I make because it feels like an important element of who I am and how I express myself. All this to say, one of the things that has kept me going is getting to know other creators like you. I know that if I didn’t have other people that have gone through similar stuff, it would feel way more isolating. So thanks for sharing this, I hope it proves cathartic, because for what it’s worth, you’re too awesome a person to have to feel this way. Here’s to being able to continue fighting to make things better. Best wishes, Henry P.s. As someone who has made a video longer than 2 hours, my heart goes out to you! Would love to see how Zoey 101 turns out

[@florazom]

Hey just want to say as a reminder to anyone who reads this comment, you do matter, and you are cared for even if it doesn’t always feel like it. 💜🎃💜

[@stardom.1234]

I really love your videos about Moominvalley. Hope to see you uploading videos about season 3 once you're ready

[@WhateverHonestly15]

Glad to hear you're ok. Take your time to take care of yourself. We'll be here whenever you're ready 🥰 Love your videos btw.

[@melonfox17]

I just wanna say that I love your videos, & I've missed you. But what I really want is for you to do what you want, how you want, at whatever pace you need, to make yourself happy. So please, take your time. I'll patiently wait for the day I hear "I wanna talk... about... The Brave Little Toaster"

[@gamelover254er]

so glad to hear from u again! i’ll wait forever for more content, so take care of urself and don’t feel pressured to post anything else till ur ready :]

[@aboringotakuwhoisntnamedkyle]

0:40 WELCOME BACK TO YT DUDE!!!!! I MISSED YOUR CONTENT

[@catloaff]

I know the feeling of burnout way too well :( we'll be waiting for you and support you until you're ready to make vids

[@The_PokeSaurus]

Sorry to hear all that, but I'm glad you are fine. Hope it becomes better than fine. That's all I can say.

[@polarisandthebees5447]

AY gosh I was watching your moomin videos just ths other day hi!!!

[@or3o-h3ad24]

You better come back i still want the Brave Little toaster review!

[@Transparencyboo]

You've got this, friend. Brave Little Toaster gang!

[@necroticdmg]

ive watched your stuff since about the time the robots video came out, and ive always appreciated your takes on things. having positive lgbtqia+ content about the things i love was always so important to me. i love all your videos, but knowing that those positive feelings towards the community makes your other unrelated content feel safer for someone like me. as a person speaking to another person, im just happy that youre still doing okay. even with the burnout and everything, youre still here. even if the next time we see a video is five years from now or never. its really good to know despite it all youre here!

[@ohno6919]

Got very few words of support but I just want you to know that I hope you're doing well. We're all rooting for you :)

[@thewolflogs1739]

It’s great hearing you’re well! I understand a thing or two about burn out as a fellow artist myself, heck im still struggling down my own path heh! It’s just great to hear I’m not alone, truly is. Although I can never fully understand what you’re going through (that’s just how life is heh), I still wish you well regardless! Ive been hooked since your Moominvalley videos, and haven’t wanted to leave since. That being said, I’ll happily binge your past content anyways, eagerly awaiting your return to the valley one day. Now as you always like to say, thank youuuu, but in this case, we’ll be waiting! Take as long as you need, go enjoy some Brutalmoose lol

[@WidespreadKnown]

Burnout may feel like a personal failing/problem (because societally we often only discuss personal responsibility) but it's actually a systemic problem and one not only confined to KZbinrs. Just like climate change can't be solved by individually changing habits, burnout too won't be solved by individuals changing their work habits... We've got to understand the problem's source and collectively work together so no one feels alone in solving these problems.

[@Tesseract_King]

Looking forward to whatever you come out with, at whatever pace it comes! Take care of yourself. :)

[@bluelense7]

Just wanted to raise awareness of just how much health issues can influence your mind. I use to suspect that I had clinical depression until I had some bloodwork done and found out my thyroid gland wasn't working. The synthetic hormone is cheap and easy to take, and sInce I started treatment, I feel better now than I did as a child.

[@DrawpinionDump]

This is a super helpful tip!! I also got some blood work done and I'm looking into my physical health along with my mental health; they really do go hand in hand

[@zainmudassir2964]

It's okay. Health is important!

[@Local_lesbian_near_you]

It’s great to know how you’ve been doing so far. And when you do get back on uploading videos just know that I’d be there to enjoy it. Take care good care of yourself ❤❤

[@golgarisoul]

I totally forgot about you, but I am glad you are back. In whatever capacity that you are able.

[@ninnoofthelastunicorn2693]

Hey, I needed to hear this. Thanks

[@pipi8703]

Late but wanted to say I love your vids!! Hope you're doing okay! Take care ❤

[@twinblade273]

Happy to be here. That is all.

[@Gusthebusisreal]

🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄thanks for making this video, I was very curious. Hope you get the help you need, take a brake.

[@MarkMark]

A funny (I think;) story: I'm 8, I'm home after school, super-comfy, reading a book. My dad comes home, and tells me about this swimming club that he, apparently, signed me up for. I look at him, and say - slowly and clearly - "But... when am I going to relax?" I am no longer 8, and I am now trying to remember to say this more often. ; ) Also - thank you! ;)